Music trends have shifted towards shorter tracks, with Billboard Hot 100 songs averaging around 3 minutes 30 seconds. Yet, Dr. Jagadeesh Pillai from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, defies this trend with his world record-setting song that spans an astonishing 138 hours, 41 minutes, and 20 seconds. This monumental track, based on the epic Shri Ram Charit Manas, holds the title for the longest officially released song ever, equating to five days of continuous listening.

Dr. Pillai’s project began in 2016 and faced several delays, including setbacks from the Covid-19 pandemic, extending the recording process over four years. The song, performed in Awadhi and inspired by the Ramayana, showcases the epic’s 15,000 verses. This achievement highlights both his dedication to the art form and the spiritual heritage of Varanasi, a city renowned for its historical and religious significance in Hinduism.

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